Stockton Votes Fellows
Students can apply each year for this annual program. Stockton Votes Fellows plan and implement non-partisan civic engagement and voting events on campus, including (but not limited to) tabling, class presentations, student workshops, voter engagement events, and social media and online outreach. Fellows receive training, professional development, and a $1,000 for the academic year.
Introducing the 2026-2027 Stockton Votes Fellows:
Bella Campione
I’m a senior Criminal Justice major. One of my favorite memories at Stockton was tabling at the Study Abroad fair, sharing
my various experiences with other students looking to travel abroad. I'm excited to break down politics and the voting process for students (like myself) who are overwhelmed by the complexity and constant information being given to us,
so that it is easy to understand, and helps empower students to have their own political
voice in the world, as is their constitutional right.
Dawn Chavez
I am a Sophomore Health Science major. On campus, I serve as the current President of the Garden Club and have been actively
involved with Model UN, the Honors College Social Media and Space Management teams, and the Circle K 2025-2026 PR committee. As a Stockton
Votes Fellow this year, I am incredibly excited to use my skills to create meaningful
content that spreads awareness and inspires the local student community to get civically engaged! Earlier this year I became a U.S. Citizen. This milestone fuels my passion for civic engagement.
Haidynn Cordell
I am currently a third-year political science pre-law major enrolled in the Honors
College program. I serve as the vice president of the Stockton University Democrats
and founder of the Stockton Trinket Trades organization as well as a volunteer of
Circle K and other community service programs. I'm so eager to help students discover how much power they have and how accessible
participation can actually be. I hope to foster an on-campus community where individuals are informed, empowered,
and eager to engage in civic participation and democracy!
Ben Klapatch
I am a senior Political Science major. My first volunteer experience at Stockton was a voter registration
drive, and I have continued to participate in similar events since then. I have become passionate about all aspects of elections,
whether it be registering voters, researching candidates, or making sure that everyone
has a chance to vote come Election Day.
I am excited to help Stockton students with the voter registration process, and I hope
to increase our university’s political engagement for the upcoming elections.
Timaya McGowan
I am a senior majoring in Accounting through the Dual Degree BS/MSAC program, with
a minor in Africana Studies and certificate in Public Policy. I serve as an equity & engagement intern in Stockton's Multicultural
Center and as president of Stockton University's chapter of the National Association
of Black Accountants (NABA), where I promote leadership, professional development,
civic engagement, and student success. I am passionate about empowering students to
find their voice, engage with their communities, and pay forward the opportunities that have been invested in them. I am excited to contribute a renewed sense of hope for the future by helping students
realize they are not just observers of change but the leaders and changemakers who
create it. They just need to believe it as well!
Giavanna McManus
As a senior Communications major with a minor in Political Science and a member of
the Residential Office student staff, I am thrilled to join the Stockton Votes Fellow
team! I look forward to empowering students to become active participants in the democratic
process and boosting civic engagement on campus.
Contact
Dr. Claire Abernathy, Assistant Director of Civic Engagement at the Hughes Center, oversees the Stockton Votes Fellows program. Please direct any questions to Dr. Claire Abernathy.
